Recount Shifts Power in Sringeri: D N Jeevaraj Declared MLA

In a surprising turn of events, D N Jeevaraj has been declared the elected MLA from the Sringeri Assembly constituency after a recount of postal ballots. The Karnataka High Court ordered the recount, which revealed significant discrepancies in previously counted votes. The recount reduced rival T D Raje Gowda's votes. Raje Gowda challenges these results.

In a dramatic political development, D N Jeevaraj has been officially declared the MLA for the Sringeri Assembly constituency. This decision follows a meticulous recount of postal ballots, mandated by the Karnataka High Court.

The recount revealed crucial errors, leading to the adjustment of votes between Jeevaraj and his opponent, T D Raje Gowda. Jeevaraj's election success was marked by the revocation of Raje Gowda's previously declared victory.

The recount reduced Raje Gowda's vote count by 255, prompting allegations from him of potential vote tampering. As tensions rise, the demand for an investigation into potential electoral discrepancies grows louder, casting uncertainty over the electoral process.